Sports Physical TherapyNCT05005325
Functional Movement Screen Differences in Male and Female Footballers as an Injury Prevention Tool.
A study testing Experimental group(Male) and Experimental group(Female) in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
Football is definitely a sport commonly held across the world. It is played mostly at the professional level and as a leisure sport as well. Many countries organize football matches at different levels, and these matches include various age groups ranging from adolescents to young adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 12 to 22 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sports Physical Therapy
- What is being tested?
- Experimental group(Male) and Experimental group(Female)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 264 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 10 May 2021to 31 Aug 2021
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 12 to 22 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Male and Female Footballers
- Athletes training at least 3 times per week (>1.5h/week)
Who cannot join
- Recent injury of lower extremity within past 6 months
- History of traumatic brain injury
- History of concussion
- History of cervical spine injury within the last year
- History of shoulder surgery
- History of anterior cruciate ligament repair
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- History of meniscal repair
- History of Achilles tendon repair
- History of ankle fracture
- Recent eye and ear disorders within past 6 months
- Receiving physical therapy for musculoskeletal injuries
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Football is definitely a sport commonly held across the world. It is played mostly at the professional level and as a leisure sport as well. Many countries organize football matches at different levels, and these matches include various age groups ranging from adolescents to young adults. As the participation in football is increasing it is also increasing the risk of developing injuries. It exposes the athlete to contact injuries and non-contact injuries. The intensity of the body's biomechanical and physiological reactions when playing football is enhanced because it has sporadic and irregular activity. This increased workload can increase the risk of injury. Many sport specialists perform movements which are related to that specific sport but the paradigm has been shifted to a more integrated functional approach which includes principles of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, muscle synergy and motor learning and it is important to inspect the basic fundamental movements as these occur throughout many athletic activities. Before participating in the sporting event, athletes undergo a comprehensive pre-participation examination which includes examination of health status, underlying medical problems and musculoskeletal system, it is a standard approach to injury screening. However, this does not evaluate the intrinsic risk factors which might be associated with the injury during field.
Read the detailed description
Functional movement screening (FMS) was developed by Cook et al. It evaluates range of motion, muscular imbalances and core strength by means of seven different movement. It is used to analyze the pattern of various fundamental movements and then highlights the limitations in that pattern and recognizes asymmetries in relation to that pattern of movement and eventually compares these inadequacies with outcomes that will improve a pragmatic approach to injury prevention. Prior studies reported that during pre-participation FMS can predict injuries in various athletes.
Several research studies carried out by researchers in this area have been involved in the exploring the strategies that can enhance the efficiency and performance of footballers in the field and investigate the effects of injuries on performance. Studies including FMS as an injury and evaluation tool have subjects which includes athletes playing multiple sports and generally involved male footballers, but the studies comparing scores of FMS among female footballers with male footballers are scarce. With advances in society and knowledge of participation in sports, more women participate in sports events, and the pre-participation and injury of this particular population should be explored. This research will discover this particular issue and bring to light the needs of female footballers and contributes to recognizing FMS as a predictive method for injury.
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Being tested
- Experimental group(Male), Experimental group(Female)
- Keywords
- Functional Movement Screen,, Footballers,, Speed
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Experimental group(Male)Other
Hurdle steps Deep squats Inline lunges Shoulder Clearing Active straight leg raise Trunk stability pushup Rotary stability Spinal extension exam Spinal flexion exam
Experimental group(Female)Other
Hurdle steps Deep squats Inline lunges Shoulder Clearing Active straight leg raise Trunk stability pushup Rotary stability Spinal extension exam Spinal flexion exam
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group(Male) | Active comparator | Participants will be included in the study after screening from inclusion criteria. Each participant will perform FMS during a single session before competition as pre testing. It consists of 7 movement tasks and 3 clearance screens. Movement task will include deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up and rotary stability. Five of the 7 tasks (hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise and rotary stability) will be performed on both right and left sides. In addition to these, 3 clearance screen will assess the presence of pain with shoulder internal rotation/flexion, end range spinal flexion and end range spinal extension. Participants will be instructed for each task performance and will perform 3 attempts for each task. Receives: Other: Experimental group(Male) |
| Experimental group(Female) | Experimental | Participants will be included in the study after screening from inclusion criteria. Each participant will perform FMS during a single session before competition as pre testing. It consists of 7 movement tasks and 3 clearance screens. Movement task will include deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up and rotary stability. Five of the 7 tasks (hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise and rotary stability) will be performed on both right and left sides. In addition to these, 3 clearance screen will assess the presence of pain with shoulder internal rotation/flexion, end range spinal flexion and end range spinal extension. Participants will be instructed for each task performance and will perform 3 attempts for each task. Receives: Other: Experimental group(Female) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Functional Movement Screen
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) will be used as a 'Pre' and 'Post' assessment tool to evaluate the risk of injury/dysfunctional performance among male and female footballers.
Minimum and Maximum score interpretation required
Measured: 6th week
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Aug 2021
- Study start10 May 2021
- Primary completion10 Aug 2021
- Study completion31 Aug 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sports Physical TherapyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Riphah International UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 264 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Danish Latif, MSPT-SPT, Principal investigator, Riphah International University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05005325
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- REC/0867 Fatima Amjad
- Status last verified
- Sep 2021
- First submitted
- 5 Aug 2021
- Last updated
- 23 Sep 2021
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 Sep 2021. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Functional Movement Screen Differences in Male and Female Footballers as an Injury Prevention Tool.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05005325
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- REC/0867 Fatima Amjad
- Conditions
- Sports Physical Therapy
- Keywords
- Functional Movement Screen,, Footballers,, Speed
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 264 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Riphah International UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 May 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Football is definitely a sport commonly held across the world. It is played mostly at the professional level and as a leisure sport as well. Many countries organize football matches at different levels, and these matches include various age groups ranging from adolescents to young adults. As the participation in football is increasing it is also increasing the risk of developing injuries. It exposes the athlete to contact injuries and non-contact injuries. The intensity of the body's biomechanical and physiological reactions when playing football is enhanced because it has sporadic and irregular activity. This increased workload can increase the risk of injury. Many sport specialists perform movements which are related to that specific sport but the paradigm has been shifted to a more integrated functional approach which includes principles of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation, muscle synergy and motor learning and it is important to inspect the basic fundamental movements as these occur throughout many athletic activities. Before participating in the sporting event, athletes undergo a comprehensive pre-participation examination which includes examination of health status, underlying medical problems and musculoskeletal system, it is a standard approach to injury screening. However, this does not evaluate the intrinsic risk factors which might be associated with the injury during field.
Detailed description
Functional movement screening (FMS) was developed by Cook et al. It evaluates range of motion, muscular imbalances and core strength by means of seven different movement. It is used to analyze the pattern of various fundamental movements and then highlights the limitations in that pattern and recognizes asymmetries in relation to that pattern of movement and eventually compares these inadequacies with outcomes that will improve a pragmatic approach to injury prevention. Prior studies reported that during pre-participation FMS can predict injuries in various athletes.
Several research studies carried out by researchers in this area have been involved in the exploring the strategies that can enhance the efficiency and performance of footballers in the field and investigate the effects of injuries on performance. Studies including FMS as an injury and evaluation tool have subjects which includes athletes playing multiple sports and generally involved male footballers, but the studies comparing scores of FMS among female footballers with male footballers are scarce. With advances in society and knowledge of participation in sports, more women participate in sports events, and the pre-participation and injury of this particular population should be explored. This research will discover this particular issue and bring to light the needs of female footballers and contributes to recognizing FMS as a predictive method for injury.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group(Male) | Active comparator | Other: Experimental group(Male)Participants will be included in the study after screening from inclusion criteria. Each participant will perform FMS during a single session before competition as pre testing. It consists of 7 movement tasks and 3 clearance screens. Movement task will include deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up and rotary stability. Five of the 7 tasks (hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise and rotary stability) will be performed on both right and left sides. In addition to these, 3 clearance screen will assess the presence of pain with shoulder internal rotation/flexion, end range spinal flexion and end range spinal extension. Participants will be instructed for each task performance and will perform 3 attempts for each task. |
| Experimental group(Female) | Experimental | Other: Experimental group(Female)Participants will be included in the study after screening from inclusion criteria. Each participant will perform FMS during a single session before competition as pre testing. It consists of 7 movement tasks and 3 clearance screens. Movement task will include deep squat, hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise, trunk stability push-up and rotary stability. Five of the 7 tasks (hurdle step, inline lunge, shoulder mobility, active straight-leg raise and rotary stability) will be performed on both right and left sides. In addition to these, 3 clearance screen will assess the presence of pain with shoulder internal rotation/flexion, end range spinal flexion and end range spinal extension. Participants will be instructed for each task performance and will perform 3 attempts for each task. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 12 to 22 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Male and Female Footballers
- Athletes training at least 3 times per week (>1.5h/week)
Key exclusion criteria (11 listed)
- Recent injury of lower extremity within past 6 months
- History of traumatic brain injury
- History of concussion
- History of cervical spine injury within the last year
- History of shoulder surgery
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group(Male)Hurdle steps Deep squats Inline lunges Shoulder Clearing Active straight leg raise Trunk stability pushup Rotary stability Spinal extension exam Spinal flexion exam | Other | Experimental group(Male) |
| Experimental group(Female)Hurdle steps Deep squats Inline lunges Shoulder Clearing Active straight leg raise Trunk stability pushup Rotary stability Spinal extension exam Spinal flexion exam | Other | Experimental group(Female) |
Primary outcome
Functional Movement Screen
Time frame: 6th week
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) will be used as a 'Pre' and 'Post' assessment tool to evaluate the risk of injury/dysfunctional performance among male and female footballers. Minimum and Maximum score interpretation required
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 Sep 2021.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Danish Latif, MSPT-SPT principal investigator
Riphah International University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Experimental group(Male) and Experimental group(Female) in people with Sports Physical Therapy, run by Riphah International University at 1 site in Pakistan.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 11 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 Sep 2021. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Pakistan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Functional Movement Screen (time frame: 6th week). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 Sep 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 7 Nov 2026.